27. Refurb of New Parts...

Hi All

My first update for the year, I have been very busy at work so please excuse the lack of updates.

First off, when I went into my garage the other day I noticed that my new Discs and Flanges where rusting...

So I pulled my finger out and got working on the front drives. I decided to paint the Hubs, discs and flanges. For this I used a Range of Rust-o-Lean Paints. It’s a great product and it seems to be very hard wearing.

First off I used a High Heat Black capable of withstanding 1200 Degrees Celsius, on the discs.

The Drive flanges where painted with a Hammered-Effect rust prohibiting paint.

I painted the steering-arms with the Hammered stuff and the flanges with the High Heat Paint.

The end result of all this painting...

I will let you know how the painted parts hold up.

Cheers.

26. Sandblasting And Priming...

Hi all

It’s really been a while since my last update, sorry for that being a dad has its time constraints, just ask my friend Willy.

But luckily I had some time the last week and decided to get the mini to the sandblasters.

I delivered her to the sandblaster in a combination of painted and rusty pieces...

A couple of days later I got a call to collect my matt inspired metal work of art...

All I have to do now is ... everything so I’ll get to it and keep the blog updated regularly with my progress.

Cheers.

25. Swing Arm Restoration...

Hi All

Soz for the lack of updates, I've been busy with a bunch of boring stuff...

Luckily I got some time in on the mini, or parts of it.

These are just some pic's of what I got up to over the weekend...

I gathered all of my courage and started with a rear swing arm.

Nice and greasy...

So basically I got my hands on a drill and some wire brushes and had a good time with them...

While I was busy I decided to do the second one as well.

I also ordered some stuff from the UK, but more on that when my order arrives...

Cheers.